RN Acute Rehab Full Time 7a-7p
Company: Baptist Health System KY & IN
Location: Madisonville
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
Job Description:Administers, directs, and coordinates inter- and
intra-departmental activities. Work is performed in accordance with
Kentucky regulations for Registered Nurses, established hospital
standards, patient care services department/unit structure, process
and outcome standards, regulatory and accreditation requirements,
and the philosophy, goals and objectives of the hospital, nursing
and education servicesEssential Duties and Responsibilities include
the following. Other duties may be
assigned.1.Communication2.Assessment - Admission and
Physical3.Formulates/Implements Nursing Plan of Care4.Makes
appropriate decisions utilizing evidence based practice5.Medication
Administration and IV Therapy6.Maintains safe environment7.Performs
professional responsibilities8.Education of Patient/Family9.Attends
all required safety training programs and can describe his/her
responsibilities related to general safety, department/service
safety, specific job related hazards, and national patient safety
goals.10.Ensures positive customer relations interactions
- Manages difficult or emotional customer situations
- Responds promptly to customer needs
- Solicits customer feedback to improve service
- Responds to requests for service and assistance
- Meets commitmentsKey Accountabilities/competencyKey
AccountabilityWeight1.Successful completion of Age-Specific
Competencies for the adult and gerontology patient2.Change IV site
per policy and procedure3.Performs IV site care (CVC, PICC line)
per policy and procedure4.MediPort site care per policy and
procedure5.FIM certified6.Ability to place orders in computer
system7.Provides complete verbal report with appropriate
information. Effectively communicates to other care providers/team
member's necessary information. Delegate tasks based on patient
need and staff competency, and assures tasks are completed.
Responds appropriately to customer requests. Communicates with
others in completing work assignments and accomplishing
department/unit goals. Utilizes appropriate channels of
communication8.Performs admission assessment and history taking,
recognizing the individual's physical, emotional and educational
needs. Performs ongoing physical assessment for purpose of
evaluation of patient and patient's response to care. Performs
ongoing psychosocial and spiritual evaluation for purpose of
identifying nursing diagnosis and making referrals. Assess
patient/family/SO interactions that may impact patient
care.9.Formulates/Implements Nursing Plan of Care. Selects and
implements nursing interventions based on assessment and nursing
diagnosis. Prioritizes nursing plan of care on admission based on
patient's identified needs. Develops mutual goals with patient and
family. Completes nursing plan of care/discharge plan in computer
system10.Makes appropriate decisions utilizing evidence based
practice. Recognizes changes in patient's physical and emotional
condition and institutes interventions. Makes decisions in crisis
situations based on assessment and prompt intervention. Assumes and
is accountable for delegation and supervising total patient care.
Establishes realistic workflow priorities delegating appropriate
tasks to assure work is completed within allotted time.11.Initiates
and discontinues IV therapy as directed. Changes IV bags and tubing
and labels appropriately. Monitors level of IVF and observes site
per policy. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to utilize IV
infusion device as applicable. Administers and documents IV fluids
and blood/blood products12.Demonstrates knowledge of expected
outcome and side effects of all drugs administered. Demonstrates
knowledge of special administration techniques (IM, Z-tract, Sub-Q,
IV push). Documents patient response to pain medications. Counts
and documents narcotics and follows through with problems.
Documents medications administered per hospital policy and
procedure. Successful completion of monthly medication
newsletters13.Supervises the proper care, use and repair of
supplies, equipment and charges. Checks and documents emergency
equipment preparedness per policy. Keeps patient room and hallways
free of clutter. Disposes of soiled linen in appropriate container.
Keeps nursing station clean and neat14.Performs professional
responsibilities . Acts as a professional role model at all times.
Functions as mentor for new employees. Functions as team leader,
team member or primary care giver performing patient care and
various unit activities. Makes decisions and adapts to unit changes
precipitated by admissions and increased workloads. Requests and
accepts constructive criticism. Accountable for accuracy and
completion of all documentation requirements. Acts as a preceptor
when applicable, identifying and following through with performance
or knowledge deficits.15.Performs and reinforces formal and
informal patient teaching, utilizing available resources .
Reinforces patient teaching, including teaching done by physician
and other departments16.Recognizes pertinent and individual patient
needs. Reevaluates on an ongoing basis nursing care based on
progress towards goal, patient outcomes, and updates plan of care
as necessary17.Transcribes or checks transcription of physician
orders in computer system. Keeps physician thoroughly informed of
any sudden changes in patient's condition or insidious changes
requiring medical intervention. Consults ancillary services (Case
Management, Social Services, etc) for evaluation and/or assistance.
Communicates appropriate information to outside related agencies
(policy, health department, etc.). Completes written reports with
appropriate information18.Documents all care given, including
patient preparation and patient response to treatment. Documents
physical/emotional care rendered with patient response and/or
outcome. Provides effective care in a code or crisis
situation19.Demonstrates ability to address staff/peers with
concerns related to performance expectations and behaviors that may
effect work environment, image, patient care and customer service.
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility through appropriate use of
Company resources20.Attends mandatory in-services and unit
meetings21.Adheres to unit dress code22.Maintains up to date Annual
Company Core and Annual Patient Care Services/Unit Specific
Competencies23.Maintains up to date BCLS certificationMinimum
Education, Experience, Training, and Licensures Required:Associates
degree from an accredited school of nursing. Current Kentucky State
Board of Nursing RN license required. BCLS is required. CRRN is
preferred. EXPERIENCE: No experience required. One year of RN
experience in a recent hospital setting for PRN RNsIf you would
like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical
excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply
now!Employees will be expected to comply with Baptist Health's
infectious disease and vaccination policies, which include but may
not be limited to compliance with BHS' mandatory vaccination
policies for influenza and COVID unless reasonable accommodations
are needed under applicable lawBaptist Health is an Equal
Employment Opportunity employer.
Keywords: Baptist Health System KY & IN, Evansville , RN Acute Rehab Full Time 7a-7p, Healthcare , Madisonville, Indiana
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